By being a part of the U.P.A. Government at the Centre, the D.M.K. has been able to achieve the following, for the development and growth of the State :-
- Four and six-lane roads have been laid connecting important towns of Tamil Nadu, and joint over-bridges have been constructed at a cost of Rs.33 crores through the National Highways Authority of India.
- Expansion and improvement works of Chennai, Thoothukudi and Ennore Ports to give impetus to industrial growth have been carried out at a cost of Rs. 23 crores to handle the cargo speedily.
- Salem Steel Plant has been upgraded to international standards and a new Steel Rolling Mill has been installed at a cost of Rs.1,553 crores.
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme has been under implementation in all the Districts of Tamil Nadu.
- “Nokia” Company has been established in Tamil Nadu, providing employment opportunities to thousands of youth.
- Automotive Testing Centre has been established at Oragadam at a cost of Rs. 1400 crores.
- National Siddha Medical Laboratory has been established at Tambaram.
- A World-class National Marine University has been established at Uthandi near Chennai.
- A Central University at Tiruvarur.
- Indian Institute of Management at Coimbatore and Trichy.
- Abolition of CENVAT for the benefit of weavers.
- A new Railway Division at Salem.
- Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College has been upgraded at a cost of Rs.150 crores.
- Chennai Airport has been expanded and all modern infrastructural facilities are being provided at Anna International Terminal and Kamarajar Domestic Terminal.
- Works on Chennai Metro Rail are being speedily carried out.
- 27 per cent reservation for OBCs have come to force in the Central Educational Institutions.
